4:36 PM,
Oct. 7, 2013

Churchill Downs provided renderings of its new video board to be installed before the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Oaks.

Written by

Jonathan Lintner
jlintner@courier-journal.com

Suggesting that it now gets the "big picture," Churchill Downs on Monday announced it will add a 15,224-square-foot, high-definition LED video board to the track in time for the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Oaks.

The $12 million Panasonic screen will be positioned midway down the backstretch outside of the dirt course, raised 80 feet in the air. Measuring 171 feet wide and 170 feet high, Churchill expects it to sit well within view of clubhouse, grandstand and infield spectators.

"Since 2005 we have invested over $160 million in improving our fans' experience," said Kevin Flanery, president of ...